Business Development Manager

ClearCourse; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new customer acquisition in the automotive aftermarket. This remote role involves identifying and engaging independent garages, delivering product demonstrations, and managing a pipeline to achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate has experience in sales, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in the automotive industry. Regular travel for meetings and events is expected, supporting the company’s growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in new business development within the automotive sector.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage independent garages and repair centres.
• Generate new business opportunities through targeted outreach.
• Deliver product demonstrations to prospects.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects and close new accounts.
• Collaborate with teams to refine messaging and strategy.

Skills

Sales acumen

Customer engagement

Negotiation skills

Job description

Company description:

ClearCourse

Job description:

Business Development Manager – Garage Management Software & Payments

Remote role | UK and Ireland | Field-based travel

Garage Data Systems (GDS) is a leading provider of garage management software, supporting independent workshops across the UK and Ireland. Part of the ClearCourse group, GDS is entering an exciting growth phase as we evolve from our established desktop platform to a new cloud‑based solution, alongside Garage Pay opening, our integrated payments offering.

To support this next stage of growth, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager focused on new‑logo acquisition to help expand GDS’s presence across the automotive aftermarket.

The Role

This is a remote, new‑business sales role focused on winning new garage customers across the UK and Ireland, with regular travel for face‑to‑face meetings, demonstrations, and industry events.

You will be responsible for selling GDS’s full product suite, including Version 6 desktop, our next‑generation cloud platform, and uiter Garage Pay. The role carries clear monthly and quarterly sales targets and plays a direct role in delivering GDS’s commercial growth strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and engaging independent garages, repair centres, workshop managers and business owners across the automotive aftermarket.

• Generating new opportunities through targeted outreach, qualification and presentation of GDS’s solutions.

• Delivering product demonstrations and ROI pitches to selected prospects.

• Managing a pipeline of prospects, closing new accounts, and achieving sales targets.

• Collaborating with marketing, product and support teams to refine messaging and go‑to‑market strategy.